Stories and photos from area veterans

With the United States flag reflected in his sunglasses, Vietnam veteran Dan McCuistion helps fold the flag at a recent funeral. The flag is folded with meticulous precision, then presented to the family of the veteran.

VETERANS: The Cortez Journal recognized local military veterans with stories and photos. Readers can find those stories here by clicking on the related story links. There is also a short video linked to the “Farewell Comrade” story.To see the 2011 Veterans Day section click on this link: http://CJedit.sx.atl.publicus.com/section/veteransguide/

Community calendar

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Monday, March 2

The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110, in the Johnson...